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Picturesque Vietnam

16 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
4 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (WELCOME TO VIETNAM)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi's culinary scene
    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Explore hotel facilities
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Noi Bai Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi Cultural Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • Visit Uncle Ho's house on stilts
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Hoa Lo Prison
    • Visit Women's Museum
    • Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
    • Traditional water puppet show
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison
    Women's Museum
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
    • Boat trip to Trang An Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Trang An Grottoes
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  4. Day 4

    Ninh Binh Exploration & Return to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
    • Boat ride in Van Long Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Bai Dinh Pagoda
    Van Long Nature Reserve
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Bac Ha

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Hosted dinner at home-stay)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Ban Pho village
    • Experience Flower H'mong culture and daily life
    • Explore terraced fields
    Landmarks
    Ban Pho Village
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  6. Day 6

    Bac Ha Market & Journey to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore hill tribe market
    • Visit animal market
    Landmarks
    Bac Ha Market
    Coc Ly Market
    Can Cau Market
    Vietnam-China Border Gate
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  7. Day 7

    Sapa Trek & Return to Hanoi

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Y Linh Ho village through rice terraces
    • Cross suspension bridge
    • Trek to Lao Chai village
    • Scenic drive through Muong Hoa Valley
    Landmarks
    Y Linh Ho Village
    Muong Hoa Valley
    Lao Chai Village
  8. Day 8

    Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served on board), Dinner (Dinner on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay limestone karsts
    • Visit and explore cave with guided tour
    • Swim or kayak (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    • Relax on sun deck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
    • Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Continue exploring Halong Bay
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  10. Day 10

    Hoi An Fishing Village & Town Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit fishing village
    • Basket boat ride
    • Cycling through countryside
    • Visit Cam Pho communal house
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Explore Quan Thang ancient house
    • Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
    • Explore central market
    • Traditional lantern-making workshop
    Landmarks
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Cam Pho Communal House
    Quan Thang Ancient House
    Fujian Assembly Hall
    Hoi An Central Market
  11. Day 11

    My Son Holy Land & Free Time in Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit My Son Holy Land UNESCO site
    • Explore ancient Hindu temple ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Hoi An beach
    • Explore lantern-lit streets
    • Shop for tailor-made clothing and shoes
    • Boat trip
    • Cooking class
    • Cycling tour
    Landmarks
    My Son Holy Land
  12. Day 12

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An
    • Last-minute shopping
    • Optional motorbike tour in evening
  13. Day 13

    Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Saigon Central Post Office
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Sunset view from Bitexco Tower
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Saigon Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Reunification Palace
    Bitexco Tower
  14. Day 14

    Mekong Delta: Ben Tre & Can Tho

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat ride along canals
    • Observe traditional handicraft making
    • Motor cart or cycling tour through coconut forests and rice fields
    • Sampan boat ride
    Landmarks
    Ben Tre
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  15. Day 15

    Mekong Delta: Floating Markets & Return to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Cai Rang floating market
    • Cruise to Phong Dien
    • Walk through country roads
    • Visit Phu Ly Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Phong Dien
    Phu Ly Pagoda
    Ben Luc
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (GOODBYE VIETNAM)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping

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Tour ID: 150414

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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